高考英语七选五专项训练

这是一份高考英语七选五专项训练，共45页。
七选五
An apology can achieve great things for both the givers and the receivers although nobody likes to admit that they were wrong.
An apology is crucial to our physical health. When we acknowledge that we are wrongdoers and express our guilt to others, we will free ourselves from the uncomfortable state. This act feels like a weight on us has been lifted. ____1____ Research showed that heart rate, sweat levels and facial tension decreased in victims of wrongs even when they simply imagined receiving an apology.
Apologizing affects us not just physically, but also mentally. ____2____ When presented with an apology, the victims may view us as imperfect human beings and find it easier to give forgiveness. In a powerful piece in Psychology Today, writer Beverly Engel described how a simple “I’m sorry” from her mother, after being estranged from each other for three years, made her relieved emotionally. But let’s be real, apologizing can be difficult.
____3____ We should recognize our action did hurt someone even if our intention may not have been so. Instead of making excuses for what we did, try to bear responsibility and offer a promise to take action so that we will not repeat the behavior in future. ____4____
Of course, the most effective apologies often bring a cost to our dignity, since we have to admit that we are wrong in front of others or many people. ____5____ As is known, it is one of the most positive actions we can take when we do something wrong—for ourselves, the others, and the relationship. So, go ahead, apologize a little more often for the things worth apologizing for.
A．There are agreed-upon ways to express our apology to others.
B．It’s a way of showing the price we paid for the wronged action.
C．A good apology affects the health of those on the receiving end, too.
D．But this can often be minor compared to the benefits of a proper apology.
E．This means we should take the blame and not try to justify it or explain it away.
F．Apologize for what you did rather than what other people might have thought about it.
G．It has the ability to disarm others of their anger and to prevent further misunderstandings.

Do you know what a resolution is? ____6____ Most of the time, we make promises to other people—“Mom, I promise I’m going to tidy my room when I get back from school”.
However, promises you make to yourself are resolutions, and the most common kind is New Year’s resolutions. The start of the year is often a time for making resolutions. When we make resolutions at the beginning of the year, we hope that we are going to improve our lives. ____7____ This helps them to remember their resolutions. Others tell their family and friends about their wishes and plans.
There are different kinds of resolutions. Some are about physical health. For example, some people promise themselves they are going to start an exercise program or eat less fast food. ____8____ These are about making yourself a better person. Some people might say they are going to take up a hobby like painting or taking photos, or learn to play the guitar. Some resolutions have to do with better planning, like making a weekly plan for schoolwork. ____9____
Although there are differences, most resolutions have one thing in common. People hardly ever keep them! There are good reasons for this. Sometimes the resolutions may be too difficult to keep. Sometimes people just forget about them. For this reason, some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! ____10____
A．It’s a kind of promise.
B．How about you—will you make any next year?
C．Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement.
D．For example, a student may have to find more time to study.
E．Do you know how to stick to your resolution as long as possible?
F．A New Year’s resolution is the goal that is set at the start of a new year.
G．Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year.

In principle, it sounds simple: eat less and move more. ____11____ Yet, despite all the calorie counting, dieting and exercising, worldwide obesity (肥胖) rates just keep speeding up. People in the US were heavier in 2021 than they were in 2020, placing many more people at risk from serious diseases.
So why hasn’t this approach to weight control worked? One possibility is that we haven’t tried hard enough. ____12____ Or perhaps the problem is the focus on “calorie balance” itself. In a recent paper, my colleagues and I question the basic assumption of whether taking in more calories than you burn really is the chief cause of obesity. We argue that the evidence actually points the other way: we are driven to overeat because we are getting fatter.
____13____ As their growth rate speeds up, teenagers may eat hundreds of calories more each day than they used to. Does this “overeating” cause the rapid growth? Or does the rapid growth, which requires more calories to build new body tissues, make teenagers hungrier so they eat more? Clearly the latter, as adults won’t grow taller, no matter how much they eat.
The key to how this works in obesity is hormones (激素), especially the fat-storage hormone. Processed, rapidly digestible high-carbon foods like potato chips and sugary drinks raise our hormone level too high. ____14____ A few hours after eating a high-carbon meal, the number of calories in the bloodstream falls rapidly, so we get hungrier sooner after eating.
Therefore, in order to prevent and treat weight problems, the emphasis should be placed on what to eat instead of how much we eat. Replacing processed high-carbon foods with high-fat foods-such as nuts-lowers the hormone obtainable for the rest of the body. ____15____
Although much more research will be needed to test this idea, it is time to question the basic assumptions about cause and effect, calories and weight gain that have dominated our thinking for decades.
A．Weight control becomes a battle between dieting and exercising.
B．This may seem incredible but consider the rapid growth of teenagers.
C．The dietary advice for dealing with obesity has been around for decades.
D．We have lacked willpower to maintain healthy dietary and exercise habits.
E．A low-calorie diet further restricts an already limited supply of energy to the body.
F．This causes our fat cells to store too many calories, leaving fewer for the rest of the body.
G．In fact, high-fat foods may help decrease body fat, a possibility supported by medical practices.

Why We Listen to Music with Lyrics(歌词) We Don’t Understand
From French electronic to K-pop and Spanish jazz, it’s common for us to listen to songs we don’t necessarily understand. ____16____. Sometimes, we even sing along to them without knowing the dictionary meaning of lyrics.
But why? It all starts with what’s called “sound symbolism(语音表意),” which refers to the study of the relationships between utterances(发声) and their meaning. In music, there’s something about the appeal of words as sounds, beyond their meaning in a language. ____17____. This might explain why we are fond of a song even without knowing its lyrics.
____18____. One example of such techniques is scale(音阶). Songs in major scales are brighter or happier, while minor scales usually sound slightly darker or bluer. Our brain is wired to respond to a certain sound, and our breathing and even our movement go with the sound we hear. ____19____. Besides, elements of sound and music, like pitch, melody or harmony, also have an affective, emotional, and even physical impact on listeners. Through a complex of these elements, music adds so much meaning and dimension to lyrics. That is to say, the combination of all these creates the meaning far beyond the lyrics’ dictionary meaning.
____20____. Lyrics are powerful tools for helping us recognise, express and reflect our emotions. All in all, there’s value in whatever immediate appeal we find in the music we listen to, whether or not we understand the words. Music, after all, is a universal language.
A．The interrelationship of melody and pitch is important.
B．This is why fast-paced music is so popular for running.
C．Of course, this isn’t to ignore the importance of lyrics in music.
D．Things like a musician’s image also help convey meaning through songs.
E．So, when listening to a foreign song, we enjoy the lyrics as sounds and not words.
F．It seems that not knowing the language of the lyrics doesn’t stop us from liking a song.
G．Some musical techniques and elements can also help convey certain moods and messages.

The Science of Recreational Fear
From peek-a-boo to Halloween haunted houses, research shows that recreational fear can teach us to face scary situations. The “paradox of horror” is that being scared, under the right circumstances, can be fun. ____21____
Having fun with fear is an “extremely important tool for learning,” said Mathias Clasen, director of the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark. “We learn something about the dangers of the world. We learn something about our own responses: What does it feel like to be afraid? How much fear can I take?”
Horror movies have gotten more popular. And in one survey of more than 1,000 Americans, conducted by Clasen, 55% described themselves as horror fans. ____22____ Many people who would not consider themselves fans of fear enjoy true-crime podcasts and novels featuring violence and murder. Others may enjoy nature documentaries about top predators (捕食性动物) such as sharks and bears.
Even babies like being a little spooked (惊的). Peek-a-boo is “an infant jump scare,” Clasen said. ____23____ “I don’t think I’ve yet come across a person who did not enjoy some kind of recreational fear,” he said.
____24____ It is a combination of an adrenaline (肾上腺素) rush and an opportunity to learn about dealing with scary situations in a safe environment, researchers say. When we are afraid, our endocrine system releases adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol to help prepare our body for physical action. We know the “Halloween” movie Michael Myers is not real, but our brain still responds as if he were a burning threat. One brain imaging study found that watching horror movies activates threat-response brain regions such as the amygdala (扁桃腺), prefrontal cortex and insula as if the danger were real.
After this rush, many people experience an uplifted mood. One study examined how 262 adults felt before and after they entered an extreme haunted house. ____25____ Brain recordings before and after showed that those whose mood improved had a smaller neural response to subsequent stressors, which is associated with the post-haunt high.
A．So why do we like it?
B．Fifty percent of people said they felt better after the visit.
C．And recreational fear, as it is rightly named, could benefit us, too.
D．Playing with fear helps us learn what our body does under pressure.
E．Horror, though, is not the only genre of what people find scary fun, he said.
F．We define recreational fear broadly as a mixed emotional experience of fear and enjoyment.
G．Classic childhood games of tag and hide-and-seek are just like the real scenes of predator vs. prey.

For many parents, it is not easy to ask for information from children about what they did at school all day. ____26____But other times, they keep silence or respond with a single word. It doesn’t have to be so tough. With the right strategies, even the most silent child will open up. ____27____
Don’t ask “How was your day?”.
This question often leads to one-word answers or a shrug. For many children, the question is too general and they don’t want to think about how to answer it with specifics.
Share your own experiences.
____28____Don’t shy away from sharing your challenging experiences.   It will get the conversation started and help children understand their own emotions. Labeling that you are also having a stressful experience is a good chance to show them how they might do that.
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Ask when your child feels disappointed, frustrated or sad, too. Asking children to share negative as well as positive emotions can help to surface problems in a more routine, less stressful way.
Avoid distractions.
Choose a time to talk when you’ll be able to listen to your child. ____30____ Children are less likely to reply with thoughtful answers when you’re not paying full attention. Full focus will help you ask follow-up questions, which are important to show interest.
A．Don’t rush to know everything.
B．Sometimes, kids are happy to chat.
C．Don’t expect only positive experiences.
D．Here’s how to get them to tell you about their day.
E．Put your phone down and avoid doing other chores.
F．One way is to ask children to retell what they learned in school.
G．Children may follow your lead if you share your own highlights and lowlights.

Before coming to Beijing, I was worried about whether or not I would have opportunities to go out for long walks and hikes. Coming from the UK, where farms, fields and parks are never too far away, I thought Beijing was a city of giant buildings that never ended, a concrete jungle without nature. ____31____.
In the center of Beijing, there are public parks to explore: from Chaoyang Park in Chaoyang District to Ditan Park in Dongcheng District and to Beihai Park in Xicheng District. ____32____. If you really want to get close to nature, it’s well worth taking a trip to the city’s suburb.
____33____. Built along the Grand Canal (大运河) in Tongzhou District, the park is full of wildlife and nature, attracting visitors from all over the city on the weekends. Besides for trade, it was once used to transport water from the south of China to the north. Now the Canal provides beautiful views when you walk along the canal banks. ____34____. The wild birds that can be seen along with the numerous reeds (芦苇) are evidences of the regeneration (改造) project’s success.
Beijing, like other cities in China, is vibrant (有活力的) and full of energy as people rush around to work and have fun. ____35____.
A．I always sat alone, thinking of my hometown in Britain
B．One location worth visiting is the Grand Canal Forest Park
C．All of these locations are easily accessible by subway or taxi
D．People will wander in the park, buying and selling small items
E．I was overjoyed to find out that my expectations didn’t match reality
F．Although it was polluted in the past, great efforts were made to improve the local environment
G．But it’s also important to change to a slower pace and return to nature with public parks for people to relax

The Benefits of Making Fun of Yourself
Being able to laugh at yourself isn’t always easy. However, making light of your weaknesses and life challenges can have a number of benefits. While it might sound surprising, being able to make fun of yourself can be good for your self-esteem(自尊).____36____
Making fun of yourself is a form of self-critical humor, which can involve being too modest, or even laughing at yourself humorously.____37____ However, research suggests they tend to be more self-confident. When this type of humor is used to maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations, it can help enhance well-being and self-esteem.
____38____ Making fun of yourself may help make you more likable and build stronger relationships with others. Interestingly, research suggests that both men and women think that being able to make fun of yourself is an attractive trait, despite differences in their ways of using humor.
Laughter has been shown to have a number of stress-fighting benefits. ____39____ When you view situations as threats, stress levels increase. Shifting to a mindset that allows you to see these situations as challenges can transform this into what is known as “good stress” that helps you feel more empowered.
Making fun of yourself can have some benefits, but it’s important not to take things too far. If making fun of yourself starts negatively impacting your mental health or well-being, it’s time to take a step back.____40____ If you embrace your weakness and imperfections to a reasonable degree, you will feel happier and improve your relationships and overall well-being.
A．Find a balance that works for you.
B．Laughing at yourself helps accept yourself.
C．People are more drawn to others who can laugh at themselves.
D．Being able to laugh at yourself can relieve stress by changing your view.
E．Making fun of yourself in difficult situations can reduce your stress greatly.
F．People with such a sense of humor are sometimes regarded as having low self-esteem.
G．It might even improve your relationships and help you face challenges more effectively.

Is fashion important to you?____41____From those who wear trendy ripped jeans and loose-fitting T-shirts to those who wear smart tailored suits and expensive designer outfits, each individual can have their own style.
____42____And what impact can this have on their self-expression?
Arguably, one factor that influences what people wear is the need to impress others. People who dress well and keep up with the latest styles seem to be more noticed than those who are not concerned about their appearance. ____43____In this way they assume an identity which makes them feel they impress. Yet, by copying general looks, people actually can’t show their individuality.
At the same time, fashion is perceived by some as a tool for success and one that represents wealth or respectable social position. For instance, people intentionally try to raise their status by wearing famous brands or expensive clothes which are admired by others.____44____They are just the means to promote a specific image of power and control. In this case, fashion does not express personal individuality but could perhaps be said to give a false impression of appearance for a specific purpose.
That being said, following fashion may not have anything to do with copying current trends but with using them as an inspiration to create outfits expressing individuality.____45____Adding glam here and there, rolling up a pair of trousers or even wearing two different shoes can be considered a form of self-expression demonstrating originality.
Having considered all this, to my way of thinking, fashion can be used as a means of communication and a way to communicate your self-image to people around you. As a famous designer once said, “Fashion is instant language.”
A．Is it a trend we must follow?
B．But why are people following fashion?
C．For most people it is, at least to some extent.
D．For this reason, people wear fashionable clothing.
E．These clothes are not actually giving a personal statement of the wearer.
F．There are always fashion followers, even though fashion is constantly changing.
G．An example of this is reforming fashionable pieces and making small personalized changes.

Learn to Be Accountable
How does it feel when you admit that you have done something wrong? Taking responsibility for your actions not only feels good, it teaches you to trust yourself and strengthens friendships.
What does being accountable mean?
It can be easy to blame (责怪) others or make excuses for mistakes, but being accountable means accepting that you are responsible for what you say and do. ____46____ You could say the bus was late, but being accountable means apologising and accepting that it was your responsibility to get there on time. However, being accountable doesn’t mean taking the blame for things you can’t change. You’re only accountable for things that you can control.
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According to research, understanding you have control over your own actions makes you feel more positive and hopeful about the future. ____48____ For example, I remember a time I got the sofa dirty. I was going to lie about it because when my mum saw she got cross. But after I told her the truth, I wasn’t in as much trouble as I thought. Being accountable is also an opportunity to fix your mistakes and learn from them, and this helps you to trust yourself more too.
How can you be accountable?
____49____ One way of doing this is by drawing a circle of control to help you work this out. As well as being responsible for what you can change, try accepting the things you can’t. We can’t always control what happens to us. ____50____ We can still choose our attitude. Finally, being accountable means taking responsibility when things go right, too, so remember to celebrate and feel good about yourself when this happens.
A．What makes you accountable?
B．How is being accountable good for you?
C．But we do have a say in how we respond to it.
D．Start by understanding what is in and out of your control.
E．Taking responsibility can also make others trust you more.
F．Imagine arranging to meet a friend and then turning up late.
G．This can increase your happiness and help you achieve more.

Holidays and stress seem to go hand in hand. To cope, many people often steal hours from their sleep to pack in all the cooking, shopping, parties and family time. ____51____ . Try these sleep expert tips to prevent from ruining slumber during the holidays.
Be careful with excess food
____52____. However, Eating smaller portions and taking breaks to check in with your body on how full you are can help. This seems cruel especially when a delicious meal is right in front of you, but this tip can help reduce your feelings of sleepiness. Besides, try replacing the sugary and fatty foods on your holiday plate with more unprocessed, fiber-rich foods.
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Many people look forward to that holiday nap, and often point to the turkey as the cause. In fact, you’d have to eat about 8 pounds for turkey to have an effect. Instead, it’s the rich, processed foods, such as candied sweet potatoes or pecan pie, that are making you feel tired____54____.
Watch for depression
If you suffer from anxiety, depression or seasonal affective disorder (a condition that causes sadness when there’s less daylight), watching your sleep is key. Depression and sleep are linked. ____55____Calming strategies can include a relaxing transition before going to sleep in which you could take a bath, meditate or listen to soothing music.
A．Be strategic with naps
B．Watch your alcohol intake
C．Another effective strategy is regular exercise
D．If you do decide to have a nap, be sure not to do it too soon after eating
E．Eating large, heavy meals causes the body to work harder to digest the foods
F．Poor sleep can damage our mood, and depression can lead to unhealthy sleep
G．But even a night or two of short sleep can have short term effects on your health and mood

Do you constantly use the computer, whether for learning or entertainment? Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health. ___56___.
The simplest way is by drinking 2 or 3 cups of green tea every day. ___57___, which helps reduce radiation. It also helps your eyes see things clearly in the dark by improving the visual ability.
It is advisable to attach a radiation filter plate in front of your computer’s screen. ___58___. These may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. And adjust the brightness of your computer screen. ___59___, the higher the radiation will be. You can also put some radiation absorbing plants such as several each (仙人掌) near your computer to prevent radiation.
Make sure you do a skincare protection before sitting in front of the computer. Apply a layer of facial mask to protect yourself. W ash your face soon after using the computer in order to reduce 70% of the radiation.
___60___. The old computer in general has one to two times more radiation released than the new one within the same distance.
A．Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A
B．If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using the old computer
C．But here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation
D．The most eficient way is by drinking some coffee regularly
E．And adjust the sound level on your computer
F．Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer
G．The brighter the screen is

When you’re giving a speech to an audience, there isn’t a one-stop-shop approach that will address everyone. ___61___ The following advice may help adapt your speech for your audiences.
Preparing your speech based on your audience size should be one of your first action-points. Larger audiences often have little participation, so ensure that your speech fills the given time. It’s also much harder to get the attention of a larger group.___62___   Remember to have eye contact with as many individuals around the room to keep them engaged. ___63___ This means you’ll need to prepare extra material if needed and allow for questions or comments throughout while still delivering your message in the given time.
___64___ Generally, there are four different ways in which people learn: visual, auditory, reading and writing and kina esthetic(动觉 ). Including elements of each learning style in your speech will help to engage more of your audience. Slides and images for visual learners, using sound effects for auditory learners, providing copies of the slides which can be noted and interactive parts of the speech will all be helpful in connecting with different audiences.
No matter how much you prepare and adapt your content for your audience, you may find yourself in the situation where you are losing their engagement during your speech. It’s essential that you read and act on these signals, like lack of eye contact, yawning or your listeners being on their phone. Take the time to observe these reactions in the crowd and understand what interest or bore your audience. ___65___
A．That’s why tone and body language is important.
B．Different people have different likes and dislikes.
C．But to draw a small audience’s attention seems much easier.
D．Smaller audiences often have more opportunities for interaction.
E．Different audiences have different requirements when receiving information.
F．Then adjust your approach to regain their attention while not going off your subject.
G．Another factor to consider is that your audiences have different ways to take in information.

A Nervous Journey
Let’s take a journey. It is going to be a fast one, so be prepared. Where are we going? We are going to start at your head and end up at your toes. ___66___ It may be the shortest and fastest trip of your life. Are you ready? Let’s begin. Wiggle your big toe. Okay, we’re done. You might be saying, “That’s it?” We said it was going to be a fast ride!
You just sent a message with an electrical signal from your brain to the muscles in your toe. Bingo! It moves. ___67___ The electrical signals in your body can move as fast as 150 meters per second. In the amount of time it takes you to say “Mississippi” three times, a nerve could send an electrical signal the length of a football field and back. Now that you know how fast a nerve impulse (神经冲动) can travel, let’s take a look at the system that is the highway for these electrical signals.
The human body is made of trillions of tiny cells. Each cell is so small that you need a microscope to see them. Your skin, your hair, your eye — all are made up of cells. ___68___ Muscle cells move your body. Skin cells protect your body. One special type of cell, neurons (神经元), allow your brain to send messages to every part of your body.
The center of the nervous system is the brain. The brain takes in what your eyes see and what your ears hear. ___69___ You can think of your nervous system as a relay team passing a baton from one runner to the next. But instead of runners, you have cells, and instead of a baton, you have information. ___70___ It hands its information to the next cell, which passes the information to another cell. In the end, the information reaches its destination and causes a change — maybe a muscle contracts. The “information” baton passed from neuron to neuron is usually a small electrical event called an action potential.
A．Just how fast was the signal moving?
B．A neuron in your brain starts the relay.
C．Different types of cells do different jobs.
D．You might have heard them called brain cells.
E．Did you ever wish you could go inside someone’s brain?
F．It may not seem like a long trip, but it is going to be fast.
G．If you decide that you want to move around, your brain tells your muscles to do it.

Basic first aid is a very valuable skill to have when going on a camping trip. ____71____.
Cuts. With small cuts, you need to be careful to keep the area of the wound clean to avoid getting infected. Treat the cut with first aid cream to prevent infection. ____72____, raise the wounded area above the heart and place pressure on the area to stop the bleeding. Apply some cream and cover the wound with a dry, clean bandage. It should be held in place with tape, but should not be too tight.
Blisters (水疱). Blisters can turn a fun walk in the woods into a terrible experience. They are an open wound and can get infected if not cared for. ____73____. Make sure that you pack different size bandages and first aid cream.
Sprains. If you have got a heavy pack on your shoulders, it can be very easy to twist your ankles. Walking sticks can be a traveler’s friend. ____74____. A good ACE bandage should be packed in case of a sprained ankle. This can help fix the sprained area until you can get medical attention.
____75____, it’s also helpful to pack a small basic first aid kit for your trip. Make sure that you include items that are unique to you and fit your environment (bleeding, bruise, snake bite, etc. ).
A．After seeing the above dangers and treatments
B．Wear sunglasses during the trips
C．If the cut has not stopped bleeding
D．Change your bandage and socks and keep the blistered area clean
E．They can help you keep balance on rough areas
F．Here is a brief list of less-severe injuries that you can prepare for
G．Some climates can be very hot during the day and very cool at night

Living in a different country can be a culture shock for many people, so make sure you know about the food, customs and culture of the place you are planning on moving to. ____76____. Here is some of my experience of moving from Spain to the UK.
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The first thing that I did when I got out of the airport was to cross the road, but I looked the wrong way! In the UK the cars drive on the lefthand side of the road whereas in Spain they drive on the right. I almost got run over because I was still thinking I was in Spain. You have to be very careful when you move to another place.
Drink water
____78____. In the UK the filtering (过滤) of the water means that you can drink straight from the tap. On my first night back I forgot that I could drink water from the taps and spent the night wishing I had a bottle of water. When I woke up, I realized how silly I had been.
Time is different
If we are going for a proper night out at the weekend in Spain we might not meet until 10 or 11 pm at night or even later sometimes. This means we might not actually get home until 5 or 6 o’clock the following morning. ____79____!
Greet everyone with a kiss
In the UK most men use a handshake to greet other men. ____80____. Women may be greeted with a handshake, a hug or a kiss on the cheek, depending on the situation. In Spain, among my friends, everyone is greeted with a kiss on both cheeks and maybe a quick hug.
A．Be careful on the road
B．Drive on the left side of the road
C．In the UK that is already past the bedtime
D．Different places have different cultures and rules
E．In Spain, most people buy large bottles of water to drink
F．In Spain, the days are warmer, the sun shines brightly and everyone is relaxed
G．If they are good friends they may give each other a quick hug but that is about it

How to Cheer up Your Friend
The following tips will make your friend cheer up. Try one or more of the suggestions below, and hopefully your friend will be happy again in no time.
___81___.   If your friend is angry about a situation at work, help her see the positive side of things. Hear out her problem before reacting (回应). But try to help her asking questions such as, “What things can you do to make the situation better?” or “What’s been happening at work lately that’s been good?”
Send her a card or postcard. Not many people get handwritten notes any more. It’s so rare (稀少的), in fact, that it’s certain to put a smile on her face. Drop a note in the mail to her.___82___
Build up her sellf-esteem (自尊). Everyone needs to hear they are smart, strong, and beautiful sometimes. ___83___, as they can help her build confidence and self-esteem. Try to make your praise unique to the person, so she knows you truly mean what you say.
Try out new things together. True happiness is in part about the adventure. It may mean you may need to step outside of what’s comfortable and try something new. ___84___If you want your friends to be happy, encourage them to try new things with you.
Bring her one of her favorite treats.___85___. Maybe she can’t live without an afternoon coffee,or maybe she has a special love for black forest cake. Surprise her by bringing one of them to her when you know she’s having a rough day.
A．Encourage your friend
B．Help her to see the positive side
C．You know what your friend likes
D．In turn, discover new things you love
E．Don’t be afraid to tell your friend these things
F．Similarly, your happiness will affect your friends
G．If you include one with a funny card, that’s better

It takes a lot of training and experience to become a public speaker. However, there are slight differences when it comes to presenting to a virtual audience.
____86____. When presenting online, however, you are not always able to see your audience. ____87____. This way, your eyes will appear to be looking directly at your viewers.
There is no room for small talks when making an online presentation. If it is a virtual event, you need to be precise and there’s no social pressure to keep them there. So be sure not to bore them with too many irrelevant stories.
There is no room for small talks when making an online presentation. If it is a virtual event, you need to be precise and to the point. ____88____. You should also note that audience members are not prohibited from leaving and there’s no social pressure to keep them these. So be sure not to bore them with too many irrelevant stories.
At times, especially during bigger events, there may be many tools and software features that you need to enable to be at your best. However, we all know how technology is, and the fact is that it might fail us. During such situations, you can talk through the disturbance as you work to get the problem fixed. ____89____, unlike when you decide to just go quiet without letting them know why.
Now more and more people continue following the new trend. This is all thanks to the convenience virtual events have brought to us. ____90____.
A．Instead, you are required to look directly into the camera
B．Furthermore, adapting your delivery to audience reaction was also demanded
C．So it will help to get familiar with the tools and software before the presentation
D．The audience might be more willing to wait for you as you work on your technical problem
E．Nevertheless, you will still need to stay ahead of the trends to boost your online presentation skills
F．Maintaining eye contact is one of the most important skills you need to master as a public speaker
G．Ensure that your speech or presentation has a flow that the audience can follow without getting lost

A group trip is much more different from what one might expect with an organized tour or a solo holiday. It’s special both in its form and the unique experience it offers. ____91____ .
Going on holiday with a group of friends is all about having fun, creating memories and trying a new experience with a shared interest to travel. It means being inside jokes, great stories and plenty of laughs. ____92____. Whether you decide to go in a large group of up to 10 people or more or go in a much smaller group of 4, group trips are a great way to bond and reconnect with one another. Besides, it doesn’t have to be a constant activity. It can happen periodically, perhaps once or twice a year. ____93____, but the result will be satisfying. Choose a popularly known destination or an unknown destination. ____94____. You will experience new or familiar destinations with close friends. This will give group members an idea of what they can expect for the next group trip.
The purpose of the group trip, for some, may be to escape from the city or their current busy schedules. For others, it may be to catch up with friends over a period of time. ____95____, the main idea is that as a group they will be able to link their trip to the memories created.
A．Planning a group trip may be difficult
B．You will only enjoy such a trip once in a lifetime
C．It also helps you learn more about how to travel
D．Thus, it is certainly an experience to enjoy
E．Whether they will be positive or negative memories
F．They have been alone for too long a time and thus badly need a trip
G．This decision can actually set the foundation for the mood of the trip

How to Overcome Feeling of Guilt
Guilt can be a depressing feeling that prevents you from moving forward with your life. ____96____ However, this article will guide you through the process and help you move towards a positive future.
Identify what you feel guilty about. If you feel guilty about something, it is important to identify what you feel guilty about and why. Identifying the source of your guilt and why it makes you feel guilty can help you to determine if you are experiencing healthy or unhealthy guilt. ____97____
Write about your feelings. ____98____ Start by writing down the reason that you feel guilty. If it was something you did or said to someone, describe what happened in as much detail as you can. Include in your description how this situation made you feel and why. What do you think that you should feel guilty about?
Apologize if necessary. Once you have determined whether or not your guilt is healthy or unhealthy, you can determine if you need to apologize for your actions. ____99____ It is important to take full responsibility for your actions in order to show your friend that you really do feel bad.
____100____ Reaching out to others often helps the person who offers help as much as the person who receives it. Although you must understand that good deeds will not reverse your actions, they will help you move forward into a positive future.
A．Do a good deed.
B．Forgive yourself.
C．Sometimes we may feel guilty when we don’t need to feel guilty. .
D．Either way, you will need to work through these feelings in order to overcome them.
E．Journaling about your guilt may help you to start to understand it and deal it.
F．Make sure that your apology is sincere and that you don’t make excuses for your actions.
G．It may be difficult to understand how you can stop the negative feelings and deal with your past actions.































参考答案：
1．C
2．G
3．A
4．E
5．D

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了道歉对我们的好处。
1．根据上文“When we acknowledge that we are wrongdoers and express our guilt to others, we will free ourselves from the uncomfortable state. This act feels like a weight on us has been lifted.(当我们承认自己是做错事的人，并向别人表达我们的内疚时，我们就会从不舒服的状态中解脱出来。这一举动让我们感觉卸下了负担)”和下文“Research showed that heart rate, sweat levels and facial tension decreased in victims of wrongs even when they simply imagined receiving an apology.(研究表明，即使只是想象得到道歉，被伤害者的心率、排汗量和面部紧张程度也会降低)”可知，道歉不仅让做错事的一方感觉卸下负担，也对收到道歉的人有好处。故C项“A good apology affects the health of those on the receiving end, too.(一个好的道歉也会影响收到道歉的人的健康)”符合题意。故选C。
2．根据主旨句“Apologizing affects us not just physically, but also mentally.(道歉不仅会影响我们的身体，还会影响我们的精神)”推知，空处应陈述道歉在精神方面给人们带来的好处。G项“It has the ability to disarm others of their anger and to prevent further misunderstandings.(它有能力消除别人的愤怒，防止进一步的误解)”符合题意，anger属于精神范畴。故选G。
3．空处为本段主旨句。根据下文“We should recognize our action did hurt someone even if our intention may not have been so. Instead of making excuses for what we did, try to bear responsibility and offer a promise to take action so that we will not repeat the behavior in future. (我们应该认识到我们的行为确实伤害了某人，即使我们的意图可能并非如此。与其为我们所做的事找借口，不如试着承担责任，承诺采取行动，这样我们以后就不会再犯同样的行为了)”可知，认识到自己确实伤害某人，与其找借口不如主动承担责任，承诺以后绝不再犯。结合常识可知，上述道歉的方法是大家公认的方法。故A项“There are agreed-upon ways to express our apology to others.(我们向他人表达歉意的方式已经达成一致)”符合题意，下文具体陈述这些一致的方法是什么。故选A。
4．空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“Instead of making excuses for what we did, try to bear responsibility and offer a promise to take action so that we will not repeat the behavior in future.(与其为我们所做的事找借口，不如试着承担责任，承诺采取行动，这样我们以后就不会再犯同样的行为了)”可知，这样做意味着我们应该承担责任，不再辩解。E项“This means we should take the blame and not try to justify it or explain it away.(这意味着我们应该承担责任，而不是试图为其辩护或解释)”符合题意，是对上文的进一步解释。故选E。
5．根据上文“Of course, the most effective apologies often bring a cost to our dignity, since we have to admit that we are wrong in front of others or many people.(当然，最有效的道歉往往会给我们的尊严带来代价，因为我们不得不在别人或很多人面前承认自己错了)”可知，最有效的道歉方式往往有失尊严。根据下文“As is known, it is one of the most positive actions we can take when we do something wrong—for ourselves, the others, and the relationship. So, go ahead, apologize a little more often for the things worth apologizing for.(众所周知，当我们为自己、他人和关系做错事时，这是我们可以采取的最积极的行动之一)”可知，做错了事，就应该道歉，这是可以采取的最积极的行动之一。由此可知，和道歉带来的好处相比，尊严受到一点伤害是可以接受的。D项“But this can often be minor compared to the benefits of a proper apology.(但与一个恰当的道歉所带来的好处相比，这往往是微不足道的)”符合题意。故选D。
6．A
7．G
8．C
9．D
10．B

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章介绍了新年的开始则是做出自己不同的信念决心，每个人都有不同的新年决心。
6．根据空前的“Do you know what a resolution is?(你知道什么是决心吗？)”可知，后文是对“决心”进行回答。A选项“It’s a kind of promise.(它是一种承诺。)”与前文呼应。故选A。
7．根据后文“This helps them to remember their resolutions.(这有助于他们记住自己的决心。)”可知此处表示某种方式有助于记住自己的新年决心。G选项“Some people write down their resolutions and plans for the coming year.(有些人写下他们来年的决心和计划。)”可知，很多人把新年决心和计划写下来是可以有助于让他们记住自己的决心的。故选G。
8．根据后文“These are about making yourself a better person.(这些都是为了让你成为一个更好的人。)”可知，每个人会做出不同的新年决心，此处强调的新年决心是不断提升自己成为一个更好的人。C选项“Many resolutions have to do with self-improvement.(许多决心都与自我提升有关。)”中的self-improvement与下文的a better person呼应。故选C。
9．根据前文的“Some resolutions have to do with better planning, like making a weekly plan for schoolwork. (有些决心与更好的计划有关，比如为每周的学业制定计划。)”可知，后文应该强调新年决心与学习计划有关系。D选项“For example, a student may have to find more time to study.(例如，一个学生可能不得不找到更多的时间来学习。)”与前文呼应。故选D。
10．根据前文“For this reason, some people say the best resolution is to have no resolutions! (因此，有人说最好的决心就是没有决心！)”可知，有人说最好的决心就是没有决心，下文应该询问读者的意见。B选项“How about you—will you make any next year?(那你呢——你明年会做吗？)”与前文承接，符合语境。故选B。
11．C
12．D
13．B
14．F
15．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是造成肥胖的原因。
11．空前说“In principle, it sounds simple: eat less and move more.(原则上，这听起来很简单：少吃多动。)”，这是一条建议，空格处要对这条建议做出评论，C选项“The dietary advice for dealing with obesity has been around for decades.(应对肥胖的这条饮食建议已经存在了几十年。)”是对空前所说建议的评论，因此承接上文，符合语境，故选C。
12．空前说“So why hasn’t this approach to weight control worked? One possibility is that we haven’t tried hard enough.(那么，为什么这种控制体重的方法没有奏效呢？一种可能是我们还不够努力。)”，空后说“Or perhaps the problem is the focus on “calorie balance” itself.(或许问题出在“卡路里平衡”本身。)”，空格处应该说明这种控制体重的方法没有奏效的原因，而且和空前的“我们还不够努力”有关，D选项“We have lacked willpower to maintain healthy dietary and exercise habits.(我们缺乏意志力来保持健康的饮食和锻炼习惯。)”解释了这种控制体重的方法没有奏效的原因，“缺乏意志力”和空前的“我们还不够努力”相对应，因此D选项承上启下，符合语境，故选D。
13．空前说“We argue that the evidence actually points the other way: we are driven to overeat because we are getting fatter.(我们认为，事实恰恰相反：我们被迫吃得过多，是因为我们越来越胖。)”，空后说“As their growth rate speeds up, teenagers may eat hundreds of calories more each day than they used to.(随着生长速度的加快，青少年每天可能会比过去多摄入数百卡路里。)”，空格处应该对空前所说的事实做出评价，而且要提到青少年的生长，B选项“This may seem incredible but consider the rapid growth of teenagers.(这似乎难以置信，但考虑到青少年的快速成长。)”中前半句是对空前内容的评价，后半句中的“the rapid growth of teenagers”和空后的“their growth rate speeds up”相对应，因此承上启下，符合语境，故选B。
14．空前说“Processed, rapidly digestible high-carbon foods like potato chips and sugary drinks raise our hormone level too high.(加工过的、易消化的高碳食物，如薯片和含糖饮料，会使我们的激素水平过高。)”，空后说“A few hours after eating a high-carbon meal, the number of calories in the bloodstream falls rapidly, so we get hungrier sooner after eating.(在吃完高碳餐几个小时后，血液中的卡路里含量迅速下降，所以我们在吃完饭后很快就会感到饿。)”，空格处要讲明吃加工过的、易消化的高碳食物使我们的激素水平过高后所造成的进一步结果，而且还要提到有的地方的卡路里含量下降，F选项“This causes our fat cells to store too many calories, leaving fewer for the rest of the body.(这导致我们的脂肪细胞储存了太多的卡路里，留给身体其他部分的热量就更少了。)”说明了高碳食物造成的结果，且说明了除脂肪细胞以外的身体其他部分的热量减少，和空后的“血液中的卡路里含量迅速下降”相呼应，因此F选项承上启下，符合语境，故选F。
15．空前说“Replacing processed high-carbon foods with high-fat foods-such as nuts-lowers the hormone obtainable for the rest of the body.(用高脂肪的食物代替加工过的高碳食物，比如坚果，会降低身体其他部位的激素含量。)”，空格处应解释为什么会这样，G选项“In fact, high-fat foods may help decrease body fat, a possibility supported by medical practices.(事实上，高脂肪食物可能有助于减少体脂，这一可能性得到了医学实践的支持。)”说明了用高脂肪的食物代替加工过的高碳食物的原因，其中的“high-fat foods”和空前的“high-fat foods”相一致，因此G选项承接上文，符合语境，故选G。
16．F
17．E
18．G
19．B
20．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章解释了生活中人们虽然不懂歌曲中歌词，但人们一样喜欢这些歌曲的原因。
16．根据前文“From French electronic to K-pop and Spanish jazz, it’s common for us to listen to songs we don’t necessarily understand.”（从法国电子音乐到韩国流行音乐和西班牙爵士乐，我们经常听我们不一定能听懂的歌曲。）描述了生活中普遍存在我们经常听我们不一定能听懂的歌曲。下文“Sometimes, we even sing along to them without knowing the dictionary meaning of lyrics.”（有时候，我们甚至不知道歌词的字典意思就跟着唱。）表明人们会跟唱自己喜欢的歌曲，即使不懂歌曲的语言。因而空处可以描述不明白歌曲的语言并不阻碍我们喜欢听歌曲。选项F.“似乎不知道歌词的语言并不能阻止我们喜欢一首歌。”切题，故选F。
17．根据上文“In music, there’s something about the appeal of words as sounds, beyond their meaning in a language.”（在音乐中，单词作为声音的吸引力超越了它们在语言中的意义。）说明音乐中人们享受的是歌唱者的声音的吸引力。下文“This might explain why we are fond of a song even without knowing its lyrics.”（这也许可以解释为什么我们即使不知道歌词也会喜欢一首歌。）说明人们会因为享受歌唱者的声音而喜欢一首歌。所以空处应承上启下，讲述人们在听外文歌曲的时候，是在享受声音而不是听歌词。选项E.“所以，当我们听一首外国歌曲时，我们喜欢的是歌词的声音，而不是歌词。”切题，故选E。
18．根据下文“One example of such techniques is scale(音阶). Songs in major scales are brighter or happier, while minor scales usually sound slightly darker or bluer. ”（这种技巧的一个例子是音阶。大音阶的歌曲更愉快或者更快乐，而小音阶的歌曲通常听起来更忧郁或者更悲伤。）说明音乐中是会用到一些技巧来实现情绪的表达。因而空处应表述某些技巧会用在音乐中来表达情绪和信息。选项G.“一些音乐技巧和元素也可以帮助传达特定的情绪和信息。”切题，故选G。
19．结合前文“Our brain is wired to respond to a certain sound, and our breathing and even our movement go with the sound we hear. ”（我们的大脑会对特定的声音做出反应，我们的呼吸，甚至我们的动作都会随着我们听到的声音而变化。）说明人们会随着听到的音乐在动作上做出相应的变化。下文“Besides, elements of sound and music, like pitch, melody or harmony, also have an affective, emotional, and even physical impact on listeners. ”（此外，声音和音乐元素，如音高，旋律或和声，也会对听众的情感，情绪，甚至身体都会影响。）表明声音和音乐元素会影响听众的情感，情绪，甚至身体的动作。因而空处应承接前文，讲述音乐对人们的行为影响的一个具体表现。选项B.“这就是为什么快节奏的音乐在跑步中如此流行。”表明人们会结合快节奏的音乐调整自己的动作，切题，故选B。
20．根据下文“Lyrics are powerful tools for helping us recognise, express and reflect our emotions.”（歌词是帮助我们识别、表达和反映情感的有力工具。）表明歌词同样有着作用。所以空处应该讲述歌词的作用也不能忽视。选项C.“当然，这并不是忽视歌词在音乐中的重要性。”切题，故选C。
21．C
22．E
23．G
24．A
25．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章谈论了娱乐恐惧的科学。
21．根据上文“research shows that recreational fear can teach us to face scary situations. The “paradox of horror” is that being scared, under the right circumstances, can be fun. ”（研究表明娱乐恐惧可以教会我们面对可怕的情况。“恐怖悖论”是，在适当的情况下，害怕可能是件有趣的事）提出“恐怖悖论”在适当的情况下，害怕可能是件有趣的事。因而空处应承接前文，讲述娱乐恐惧也是有好处的。选项C. “And recreational fear, as it is rightly named, could benefit us, too”（而娱乐性的恐惧，正如它的名字一样，也可以使我们受益）切题。故选C。
22．根据上文“And in one survey of more than 1,000 Americans, conducted by Clasen, 55% described themselves as horror fans. ”（在克拉森对1000多名美国人进行的一项调查中，55% 的人称自己是恐怖片迷。）讲述了克拉森的一项调查的结果，下文“Many people who would not consider themselves fans of fear enjoy true-crime podcasts and novels featuring violence and murder. Others may enjoy nature documentaries about top predators (捕食性动物) such as sharks and bears.”（许多不认为自己是恐惧迷的人喜欢真实犯罪的播客和以暴力和谋杀为主题的小说。其他人可能喜欢关于顶级掠食者如鲨鱼和熊的自然纪录片）提到了其他人的喜欢类型，所以空处应承接上文，讲述结果发现，喜欢恐怖并不是唯一的一种类型。选项E.“Horror, though, is not the only genre of what people find scary fun, he said.”（然而，他说，恐怖并不是人们觉得恐怖有趣的唯一类型）切题。故选E。
23．上文“Even babies like being a little spooked (惊的). Peek-a-boo is “an infant jump scare,” Clasen said. ”（即使是婴儿也喜欢被吓到，躲猫猫是“一种婴儿的跳跃恐惧”，Clasen 说）下文““I don’t think I’ve yet come across a person who did not enjoy some kind of recreational fear,” he said.”（“我想我还没有遇到过一个人不喜欢某种娱乐性的恐惧,”他说）所以空处应其承上启下的作用，讲述“捉迷藏”游戏也有着恐惧的因素。选项G.“Classic childhood games of tag and hide-and-seek are just like the real scenes of predator vs. prey.”（经典的儿童捉迷藏游戏就像捕食者与猎物的真实场景。）切题。故选G。
24．结合前一段的末句““I don’t think I’ve yet come across a person who did not enjoy some kind of recreational fear,” he said.”（“我想我还没有遇到过一个人不喜欢某种娱乐性的恐惧,”他说）说明人们都喜欢娱乐性的恐惧。下文“It is a combination of an adrenaline (肾上腺素) rush and an opportunity to learn about dealing with scary situations in a safe environment, researchers say.”（研究人员说，这是肾上腺素激增和学习如何在安全环境中处理可怕情况的机会的结合）解释了人们喜欢娱乐性恐惧的原因。因而空处应承接前文，讲述为什么人们会喜欢的问题。选项A.“So why do we like it?”（那我们为什么喜欢它？）切题。故选A。
25．根据上文“One study examined how 262 adults felt before and after they entered an extreme haunted house. ”（一项研究调查了262名成年人在进入一个极度闹鬼的房子前后的感受）空处应承接前文，讲述调查的结果。选项B.“Fifty percent of people said they felt better after the visit.”（百分之五十的人说他们在参观后感觉好多了）切题。故选B。
26．B
27．D
28．G
29．C
30．E

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述让孩子如何敞开心扉和你谈话的一些方法。
26．根据下文“But other times, they keep silence or respond with a single word.(但其他时候，他们保持沉默或只用一句话回应。)”可推断出上文和此相反，B选项“有时候，孩子们很乐意聊天。”符合题意，并且“Sometimes”呼应下文的“other times”，故选B。
27．根据上文“With the right strategies, even the most silent child will open up.(有了正确的策略，即使是最沉默的孩子也会敞开心扉。) ”再结合下文的各个小标题，可知此处讲有一些方法可以让孩子敞开心扉，故D选项“下面是如何让他们告诉你他们的一天。”符合题意，故选D。
28．根据小标题“分享你自己的经历”可知本段主要讲关于怎样去分享自己的经历的，G选项“如果你分享你自己的亮点和不足，孩子们可能会跟随你的脚步。”符合本段主旨，并且紧密连接下文，故选G。
29．根据本段内容“Ask when your child feels disappointed, frustrated or sad, too. Asking children to share negative as well as positive emotions can help to surface problems in a more routine, less stressful way.(问问你的孩子什么时候感到失望、沮丧或悲伤。让孩子们分享消极和积极的情绪，可以帮助他们以一种更常规、压力更小的方式解决问题。)”可知本段讲不但要分享积极的情绪，也要分享消极的情绪，C选项“不要只期待积极的经历。”概况了本段主旨，故选C。
30．根据上文“Choose a time to talk when you’ll be able to listen to your child.(选择一个你能听孩子说话的时间。) ”可知要选择不能分心的时间去听孩子说话，再结合下文“Children are less likely to reply with thoughtful answers when you’re not paying full attention.( 当你没有全神贯注的时候，孩子不太可能给出深思熟虑的答案。)”，可推测出此处为说明你应该如何做才能不分心，E选项“放下手机，避免做其他家务”起到承上启下的作用，故选E。
31．E
32．C
33．B
34．F
35．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者在来北京之前认为北京是一座巨型建筑之城，然而事实并非如此，作者在文中详细介绍了北京的公园以及大运河等值得游览的地方。
31．上文“Coming from the UK, where farms, fields and parks are never too far away, I thought Beijing was a city of giant buildings that never ended, a concrete jungle without nature.(我来自英国，那里的农场、田野和公园都近在咫尺，我以为北京是一座没有尽头的巨型建筑之城，是一座没有自然的混凝土丛林。)”说明作者之前认为北京是一座巨型建筑之城，没有自然的混凝土丛林；E选项“I was overjoyed to find out that my expectations didn’t match reality(当我发现自己的预期与现实不符时，我欣喜若狂)”承接上文，说明作者来北京后发现北京跟自己之前所认为的不一样，符合语境，选项中的“my expectations”指代上文中的“I thought Beijing was a city of giant buildings that never ended, a concrete jungle without nature”，由此可知E选项符合语境，故选E。
32．上文“In the center of Beijing, there are public parks to explore: from Chaoyang Park in Chaoyang District to Ditan Park in Dongcheng District and to Beihai Park in Xicheng District. (在北京市中心，有公园可供探索：从朝阳区的朝阳公园到东城区的地坛公园，再到西城区的北海公园。)”介绍了北京市中心的一些公园；C选项“All of these locations are easily accessible by subway or taxi(所有这些地点都可以很容易地乘坐地铁或出租车到达)”承接上文，介绍了去这些公园的便捷的交通方式；选项中的“All of these locations”指代上文所提到的“public parks”，即“Chaoyang Park in Chaoyang District”、“Ditan Park in Dongcheng District”以及“Beihai Park in Xicheng District”。故选C。
33．下文“Built along the Grand Canal (大运河) in Tongzhou District, the park is full of wildlife and nature, attracting visitors from all over the city on the weekends.(该公园沿着通州区的大运河建造，到处都是野生动物和自然风光，周末吸引着来自全市各地的游客。)”介绍了一个公园的位置和特色；B选项“One location worth visiting is the Grand Canal Forest Park(一个值得一游的地方是大运河森林公园)”介绍了值得游览的一个地点——大运河森林公园，下文中“the park”指代选项中的“the Grand Canal Forest Park”，“Built along the Grand Canal (大运河) in Tongzhou District”介绍了选项中的“the Grand Canal Forest Park”的位置，由此可知B选项符合语境。故选B。
34．由上文“Now the Canal provides beautiful views when you walk along the canal banks. (现在，当你沿着运河岸边漫步时，你会看到美丽的景色。)”可知现在的运河给人们带来了美景；F选项“Although it was polluted in the past, great efforts were made to improve the local environment(虽然过去它被污染了，但人们已经做出了很大的努力来改善当地的环境)”说明过去运河受到污染，人们做出很大的努力来改善当地的环境，选项中的“it was polluted in the past”与上文中的“Now the Canal provides beautiful views”形成对比；下文“The wild birds that can be seen along with the numerous reeds (芦苇) are evidences of the regeneration (改造) project’s success.(可以看到的野生鸟类和众多的芦苇是改造项目成功的证据。)”说明人们努力改善当地环境所取得的成就，下文中的“the regeneration (改造) project”与选项中“great efforts were made to improve the local environment”表述的内容一致。故选F。
35．上文“Beijing, like other cities in China, is vibrant (有活力的) and full of energy as people rush around to work and have fun.(北京像中国的其他城市一样充满活力，人们忙着工作，过得很快乐。)”说明北京是个充满活力的城市，人们工作生活节奏非常快；G选项“But it’s also important to change to a slower pace and return to nature with public parks for people to relax(但换一种更慢点的节奏，在供人们放松的公园中回归自然也同样重要)”承接上文，说明改变快节奏的工作生活状态，回归自然也非常重要，选项中的“change to a slower pace”与上文中的“rush around”相对应。故选G。
36．G
37．F
38．C
39．D
40．A

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍自嘲的一些好处，他有利于你的自尊，甚至可以改善你的人际关系，帮助你更有效地面对挑战，本文讲述的是如何合理地利用自嘲。
36．根据空前的“While it might sound surprising, being able to make fun of yourself can be good for your self-esteem(自尊).(虽然这听起来可能令人惊讶，但能够自嘲对你的自尊有好处。)”可知，该部分讲的是自嘲的好处，所以此空处应选择的是自嘲的好处，G选项“It might even improve your relationships and help you face challenges more effectively.(它甚至可以改善你的人际关系，帮助你更有效地面对挑战。)”中的even以及其内容讲述的是自嘲的好处，符合语境。故选G项。
37．根据空后“However, research suggests they tend to be more self-confident.(然而，研究表明他们往往更自信。)”中的however可知，此空与下文为转折关系，下文讲述的是自嘲可以使人更加的自信，所以此处空应该是与此内容相反，F选项“People with such a sense of humor are sometimes regarded as having low self-esteem.(有这种幽默感的人有时被认为是自卑的。)”的内容讲述的是自嘲的人被认为是自尊心低的人，符合题意。故选F项。
38．空后的“Making fun of yourself may help make you more likable and build stronger relationships with others.(自嘲可能有助于让你更讨人喜欢，并与他人建立更牢固的关系。)”讲述的自嘲的人更讨人喜欢，人们更愿意与其建立牢固的关系，C选项“People are more drawn to others who can laugh at themselves.(人们更容易被那些可以自嘲的人所吸引。)”讲述的是人们更喜欢自嘲的人，与下文内容吻合。故选C项。
39．根据空前的段落主题句“Laughter has been shown to have a number of stress-fighting benefits.(哄堂大笑已被证明有许多对抗压力的好处。)”可知，该段讲述的是自嘲有抗压好处，D项“Being able to laugh at yourself can relieve stress by changing your view.(能够嘲笑自己可以通过改变自己的观点来缓解压力。)”讲述的为嘲笑自己能缓解压力，符合语境。故选D项。
40．结合空前的“If making fun of yourself starts negatively impacting your mental health or well-being, it’s time to take a step back.(如果取笑自己开始对您的心理健康或福祉产生负面影响，那么是时候退后一步了。)”可知，如果自嘲影响自己健康，说明有些过度了，而下文中的“If you embrace your weakness and imperfections to a reasonable degree, you will feel happier and improve your relationships and overall well-being.(如果你在合理的程度上接受你的弱点和不完美，你会感到更快乐，改善你的人际关系和整体幸福感。)”说的是合理的自嘲会让人感到快乐，由此可推断，此空应是找到一个自嘲的平衡点，既要自嘲，又不能过度，A选项“Find a balance that works for you.(找到一个对你起作用的平衡点。)”起到一个承上启下的作用，符合题意。故选A项。
41．C
42．A
43．D
44．E
45．G

【导语】本文是议论文。文章讨论了有关时尚的话题。作者认为时尚可以作为一种交流的方式，一种向你周围的人传达你的自我形象的方式。
41．上文“Is fashion important to you?”(时尚对你重要吗？)提出了一个关于时尚的问题，下文“From those who wear trendy ripped jeans and loose-fitting T-shirts to those who wear smart tailored suits and expensive designer outfits, each individual can have their own style.(从穿时髦的破洞牛仔裤和宽松的T恤，到穿时髦的定制西装和昂贵的设计师套装，每个人都有自己的风格。)”讲述了每个人有每个人的风格和时尚，因此推断空处回答上文并引出下文，故C项“对大多数人来说，至少在某种程度上是这样的。”符合语境，回答上文提出的问题，接下来进一步解释这个回答。故选C。
42．下文“And what impact can this have on their self-expression?(这对他们的自我表达有什么影响？)”再次提出问题，时尚对表达我们自己有什么影响呢，因此推断空处也是提出有关遵循时尚的问题，故A项“它是我们必须遵循的一种趋势吗？”符合语境，下文对两个问题做出了具体的解释。故选A。
43．上文“Arguably, one factor that influences what people wear is the need to impress others. People who dress well and keep up with the latest styles seem to be more noticed than those who are not concerned about their appearance.(可以说，影响人们着装的一个因素是为了给别人留下深刻印象。穿着得体并紧跟最新时尚的人似乎比那些不注重外表的人更受关注。)”讲述穿着得体时尚会给人留下更深刻的印象，更受关注，下文“In this way they assume an identity which makes them feel they impress. Yet, by copying general looks, people actually can’t show their individuality.(通过这种方式，他们假设了一种身份，让他们觉得自己给人留下了深刻的印象。然而，通过模仿一般的外表，人们实际上无法展示自己的个性。)”讲述人们用这种方式想要给人留下深刻印象。因此空处应是说明一种方式，且与上文一致，故D项“For this reason, people wear fashionable clothing.(因此，人们穿时髦的衣服。)”符合语境，与上文是因果关系，下文的this way指代的“wear fashionable clothing”。故选D。
44．上文“At the same time, fashion is perceived by some as a tool for success and one that represents wealth or respectable social position. For instance, people intentionally try to raise their status by wearing famous brands or expensive clothes which are admired by others.(与此同时，时尚被一些人视为成功的工具，代表着财富或受人尊敬的社会地位。例如，人们故意通过穿名牌或昂贵的衣服来提高自己的地位。)”通过举例说明人们通过穿时尚的，昂贵的名牌来提高自己的地位，E项中的these clothes呼应上文的famous brands or expensive clothes，故E项“这些衣服实际上并不是对穿着者的个人陈述。”符合语境，承接上文，与下文“They are just the means to promote a specific image of power and control. (它们只是宣传权力和控制的特定形象的手段。)”是顺承关系。解释说明上文内容。故选E。
45．上文“That being said, following fashion may not have anything to do with copying current trends but with using them as an inspiration to create outfits expressing individuality.(话虽如此，追随时尚可能与复制当前的趋势无关，而是将其作为一种灵感来设计表达个性的服装。)”讲述有的人追随时尚与当前的形势无关，只是一种表达个性的灵感设计，G项“这方面的一个例子是改造时尚的服装，做出小的个性化的改变。”符合语境，举例说明有些人只是进行个性化的改变，从而引出下文“Adding glam here and there， rolling up a pair of trousers or even wearing two different shoes can be considered a form of self-expression demonstrating originality.(在这里或那里增加魅力，卷起一条裤子，甚至穿两只不同的鞋子都可以被认为是一种展示创意的自我表达形式。)”举例说明这种个性化的时尚表现。故选G。
46．F
47．B
48．E
49．D
50．C

【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者通过自己的一些事例讨论做一个负责的人这个话题，其带来的好处以及怎么才能做一个负责的人。
46．上文“It can be easy to blame (责怪) others or make excuses for mistakes, but being accountable means accepting that you are responsible for what you say and do. (责备他人或为错误找借口是很容易的，但承担责任意味着承认自己对自己的言行负责。)”指出做一个承担责任，有责任的人意味着承认自己对自己的言行负责。下文“You could say the bus was late, but being accountable means apologising and accepting that it was your responsibility to get there on time. (你可以说公共汽车晚点了，但要负起责任就意味着要道歉并接受准时到达是你的责任。)”则举例说明，把迟到不归咎于汽车而是归咎于自己是一个有责任的人应该做的。选项F“Imagine arranging to meet a friend and then turning up late.(想象一下，安排与朋友见面，然后迟到。)”也和下文一样通过“迟到”这个例子解释说明负责人意味着什么，与前后文联系密切。故选F项。
47．下文“According to research, understanding you have control over your own actions makes you feel more positive and hopeful about the future. (根据研究，了解到自己可以掌控自己的行为，会让你对未来感到更加积极和充满希望。)”以及“Being accountable is also an opportunity to fix your mistakes and learn from them, and this helps you to trust yourself more too.( 负责任也是一个纠正错误并从中吸取教训的机会，这也有助于你更加信任自己。)”指出掌控自己的行为，即对自己的行为负责有好处，能让自己更加积极，充满希望，也有助于你更加信任自己。这说明这一段正好回答了选项B“How is being accountable good for you? (做一个负责的人对你有什么好处？)”提出的问题，因此选项B提出的这一问题可以作为第二段的小标题。故选B项。
48．下文“But after I told her the truth, I wasn’t in as much trouble as I thought.(但在我告诉她真相后，我并没有像我想象的那样陷入麻烦。)”举例说明因为自己主动承担责任反而没有被妈妈责罚，这是负责任带给作者的好处。选项E“Taking responsibility can also make others trust you more.( 承担责任也能让别人更加信任你。)指出负责带来的第二个好处，然后下文通过举例进一步解释这个好处，前后过渡自然。故选E项。
49．上文这一段的小标题“How can you be accountable?(如何成为负责的人？)”表明这一段旨在给读者提出建议，具体说明如何才能成为负责的人。下文“One way of doing this is by drawing a circle of control to help you work this out.(方法之一是画一个控制圈来帮助你解决这个问题。)”指出了如何成为负责的人一个方法。选项D“Start by understanding what is in and out of your control.(首先要了解什么是你所能控制的，什么是你无法控制的。)”提出建议，告诉读者该怎么做才能成为负责的人，这既回答了小标题提出的问题，也作为介绍，引出了下文。故选D项。
50．上文“We can’t always control what happens to us.(我们不能总是控制发生在我们身上的事情。)”指出有一些事情我们不能控制。下文“We can still choose our attitude. (我们仍然可以选择自己的态度。)”选项C“But we do have a say in how we respond to it.(但我们确实对如何应对它有发言权。)”则通过but“但是”提出转折，转而指出我们可以做的是什么事，这与上文转折，与下文递进，符合语境。故选C项。
51．G
52．E
53．A
54．D
55．F

【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了防止你在假期里破坏睡眠的一些建议。
51．上文“Holidays and stress seem to go hand in hand. To cope, many people often steal hours from their sleep to pack in all the cooking, shopping, parties and family time.”（假期和压力似乎是形影不离的。为了应对这种情况，许多人经常从睡眠中抽出几个小时来做饭、购物、参加聚会和与家人共度时光。）可知许多人牺牲睡眠时间来做其他事。下文“Try these sleep expert tips to prevent from ruining slumber during the holidays.”（试试下面这些睡眠专家的建议，防止你在假期里破坏睡眠。）而后句提到专家给出建议，故可推知空格处应指出牺牲睡眠来做其他事对健康产生不好的影响。结合选项G项But even a night or two of short sleep can have short term effects on your health and mood.（但即使是一两个晚上的睡眠不足也会对你的健康和情绪产生短期影响。）符合此推断，起到上下文的承上启下作用。故选G项。
52．根据小标题“Be careful with excess food”（小心过量的食物）和下一句“However, Eating smaller portions and taking breaks to check in with your body on how full you are can help.”（然而，少吃一点，休息一下，检查一下你的身体，看看你有多饱会有所帮助。）故可推知，上一句应描述Eating large的坏处。结合选项E项Eating large, heavy meals causes the body to work harder to digest the foods.（吃大餐会使身体更加努力地消化食物。）符合此推断，上下文语意连贯，起到上下文的承上启下作用。故选E项。
53．由该题为段落小标题，可知为总结该段内容。该段下文“Many people look forward to that holiday nap, and often point to the turkey as the cause.”（许多人都期待着假日的小憩，并经常把火鸡作为原因。）可知本段主要讲的是和nap有关。结合选项A项Be strategic with naps.（午睡要有策略。）意思一致，为总结该段内容。故选A项。
54．根据小标题可知，本空应给出与nap有关的建议，结合上文“Instead, it’s the rich, processed foods, such as candied sweet potatoes or pecan pie, that are making you feel tired.”（相反，是丰富的加工食品，如蜜饯红薯或山核桃派，让你感到疲劳。）提出是因为吃的太多影响小睡。结合选项D项If you do decide to have a nap, be sure not to do it too soon after eating.（如果你决定小睡一会儿，一定不要在刚吃完饭的时候小睡。）为给出的建议，也是对上文内容的总结。上下文语意连贯。故选D项。
55．根据小标题和上一句“Depression and sleep are linked.”（抑郁和睡眠有联系）故可推知，本空应描述睡眠和心情的关系。结合选项F项Poor sleep can damage our mood, and depression can lead to unhealthy sleep.（睡眠不好会损害我们的情绪，而抑郁会导致不健康的睡眠。）为描述睡眠和心情的关系，也是对上文内容的解释，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
56．C
57．A
58．F
59．G
60．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了减少电脑辐射的一些方法。
56．上文“Computers give off radiation that is bad for your health. (电脑发出的辐射对你的健康有害。)”指出电脑产生的辐射对健康有害，可推测下文可能要讲解如何减少或避免辐射的伤害。下文“The simplest way is by drinking 2 or 3 cups of green tea every day. (最简单的方法是每天喝两三杯绿茶。)”指出了免受辐射伤害的一种方法。选项C“But here are some ways to protect yourself from computer radiation (但这里有一些保护自己免受电脑辐射的方法)”承接上文，总起下文几个具体方法，符合语境。故选C项。
57．上文“The simplest way is by drinking 2 or 3 cups of green tea every day. (最简单的方法是每天喝两三杯绿茶。)”指出喝绿茶是免受辐射的方法之一。下文“which helps reduce radiation (这能帮助减少辐射)”指出绿茶的功效。选项A“Green tea can be absorbed by the body easily into a form of vitamin A (绿茶很容易被身体吸收，成为一种维生素A)”承接上文，指出绿茶能帮助减少辐射伤害的原因是因为它能转换成维生素A，这正好连接下文的结果，符合语境。故选A项。
58．下文“These may have reflected some of the electromagnetic waves that are harmful to your health. (这些可能反射了一些对健康有害的电磁波。)”指出某些东西可能会反射电磁波。选项F“Make sure to avoid putting any metal substances near your computer (确保避免在电脑附近放置任何金属物质)”则指出这些反射电磁波的东西是金属物质，因此不能放在电脑附近，与下文联系自然。故选F项。
59．上文“And adjust the brightness of your computer screen. (并且调整你电脑屏幕的亮度。)”指出我们要调整电脑亮度。下文“the higher the radiation will be. (辐射程度就会越高。)”指出了亮度和辐射程度的关系。选项G“The brighter the screen is (屏幕越亮)”承接上文提出亮度概念，并指出了亮度和辐射程度的关系，符合语境。故选G项。
60．下文“The old computer in general has one to two times more radiation released than the new one within the same distance. (在同一距离内，旧电脑释放的辐射量通常是新电脑的一到两倍。)”指出旧电脑辐射量更大。选项B“If possible, purchase a new computer instead of using the old computer (如果可能，请购买一台新电脑，而不是使用旧电脑)”提出购买新电脑的建议，其原因则是下文提出的“旧电脑辐射量更大”，因此选项B和下文是因果关系，符合语境。故选B项。
61．E
62．A
63．D
64．G
65．F

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了几个让你的演讲吸引听众需要注意的建议。
61．根据上文“When you're giving a speech to an audience, there isn’t a one-stop-shop approach that will address every individual.(当你向听众发表演讲时，没有一种一站式的方法可以针对每个人。)可知，发表演讲时，没有可以一个通用的方法可以适用于每一个人，所以空处应表示观众是不同的，要求也不尽相同，下文“The following advice may help adapt your speech for your audiences.”（下面的建议可能有助于你的演讲适应你的听众。）也说明接下来讲述的是演讲满足观众的建议。故选项E.“不同的受众在接收信息时有不同的需求。”切题，故选E。
62．根据前文“Larger audiences often have little participation, so ensure that your speech fills the given time. It’s also much harder to get the attention of a larger group.”（更大的观众群体通常没有观众参与度，所以要确保你的演讲占满了给定的时间。而且要吸引一个更大的群体的注意力也要困难得多。）说明在演讲中大的观众群体往往很少参与互动，而要吸引更大的听众群体注意力的话，演讲者就应该注意语气。后文“Remember to have eye contact with as many individuals around the room to keep them engaged. ”（记住要和房间里尽可能多的人进行眼神交流，让他们保持专注。）说明要和周围的人进行眼神交流，即肢体语言也是重要的。所以空处应起承上启下的作用，说明演讲中语气和肢体语言是重要的。选项A.“这就是为什么语气和肢体语言很重要。”切题，故选A。
63．结合上文“Larger audiences often have little participation, so ensure that your speech fills the given time. ”（更大的观众群体通常没有观众参与度，所以要确保你的演讲占满了给定的时间。）后文“This means you’ll need to prepare extra material if needed and allow for questions or comments throughout while still delivering your message in the given time.”（这意味着如果需要你需要准备额外的材料，允许在整个过程中提出问题或评论，同时仍然在给定的时间传递你的信息。）说明在演讲中和观众互动的时候要准备更多的内容。因而空处应该是相比更大的观众群体而言，讲述较小的听众群体会有更多对的互动。选项D.“较少的听众群体通常有更多的互动机会。”切题，下文讲述较少的听众群体如何应对的方法，互动多，准备材料要多，同时还要传达自己的信息。故选D。
64．根据下文“Generally, there are four different ways in which people learn: visual, auditory, reading and writing and kina esthetic(动觉 ). Including elements of each learning style in your speech will help to engage more of your audience.”（一般来说，人们有四种不同的学习方式: 视觉、听觉、阅读和写作以及电影美学。在你的演讲中加入每种学习风格的元素将有助于吸引更多的听众。）可知，观众对演讲内容的了解因人而异，演讲中有不同的风格有助于吸引更多的听众。因此空处讲述演讲者要考虑观众的获取信息的方式。选项G.“另一个需要考虑的因素是您的受众有不同的获取信息的方式。”切题，故选G。
65．根据上文“ It’s essential that you read and act on these signals, like lack of eye contact, yawning or your listeners being on their phone. Take the time to observe these reactions in the crowd and understand what interest or bore your audience.”（你必须了解这些信号，并根据这些信号采取行动，比如缺乏眼神交流、打哈欠或你的听众在打电话。花时间观察人群中的这些反应，了解什么会让他们感兴趣或什么会令你的听众感到厌烦。）可知，通过观众的反应可以知道自己可以用什么话题抓住观众的兴趣点，因而空处承接上文，讲述知道这些情况后，演讲者可以调整自己的方法来吸引观众的注意力。选项F.“然后调整你的方法来重新获得他们的注意力，同时不要偏离你的主题。”切题，故选F。
66．F
67．A
68．C
69．G
70．B

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了大脑中的神经元通过神经冲动指挥人体行动的原理和过程。
66．根据前文“We are going to start at your head and end up at your toes.(我们将从你的头部开始，到你的脚趾。)”和后文“It may be the shortest and fastest trip of your life.(这可能是你一生中最短最快的一次旅行。)”可知，此处是指从头部到脚趾并不是一段很长的旅行，但是很快。所以选项F“这似乎不是一段漫长的旅程，但它会很快。”切合文意。故选F。
67．根据后文“The electrical signals in your body can move as fast as 150 meters per second.(你体内的电信号可以以每秒150米的速度移动。)”可知，此处是讲人体内的信号移动得有多快，所以选项A“信号移动的速度有多快？”切合文意。故选A。
68．根据后文“Muscle cells move your body. Skin cells protect your body. One special type of cell, neurons (神经元), allow your brain to send messages to every part of your body.(肌肉细胞推动身体运动。皮肤细胞保护你的身体。一种特殊类型的细胞，神经元，让你的大脑发送信息到你身体的每个部分。)”可知，此处是指不同类型的细胞做着不同的工作，所以选项C“不同类型的细胞做着不同的工作。”切合文意。故选C。
69．根据前文“The center of the nervous system is the brain. The brain takes in what your eyes see and what your ears hear.(神经系统的中心是大脑。大脑接收眼睛看到的和耳朵听到的。)”可知，此处是指大脑是行动的指挥中心，所以选项G“如果你决定要四处走动，你的大脑会告诉你的肌肉这样做。”切合文意。故选G。
70．根据后文“It hands its information to the next cell, which passes the information to another cell. In the end, the information reaches its destination and causes a change — maybe a muscle contracts. The “information” baton passed from neuron to neuron is usually a small electrical event called an action potential.(它将信息传递给下一个细胞，下一个细胞将信息传递给另一个细胞。最后，信息到达目的地并引起变化——也许是肌肉收缩。从一个神经元传递到另一个神经元的“信息”指挥棒通常是一个称为动作电位的小电事件。)”可知，此处是指神经元开始了接力赛，所以选项B“你大脑中的一个神经元开始了这个接力。”切合文意。故选B。
71．F
72．C
73．D
74．E
75．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。介绍了露营旅行时为应对轻伤，可以提前准备的一些急救措施和物品。
71．上文“Basic first aid is a very valuable skill to have when going on a camping trip. (露营旅行时，基本急救是一项非常有价值的技能。)”说明本文主要探讨的问题为“急救”。下文二至四段的开头“Cuts (伤口)”，“Blisters (水疱)”，“Sprains (扭伤)”都是一些可以自己准备一些急救措施处理的小伤。选项F“Here is a brief list of less-severe injuries that you can prepare for (以下是您可以准备的较轻伤害的简要列表)”承接上文，并引出总起下文，符合语境。故选F项。
72．下文 “raise the wounded area above the heart and place pressure on the area to stop the bleeding. (将受伤部位抬高至心脏上方，并对该部位施加压力以止血。)”，说明如何才能止血。选项C“If the cut has not stopped bleeding (如果伤口止不住血)”指出如果止不住血这一情况，是下文提出怎样才能止血的前提，与下文联系密切。故选C项。
73．上文“They are an open wound and can get infected if not cared for. (它们是一个开放性伤口，如果不加以护理，可能会感染。)”指出水疱是开放性伤口，为防止感染需要加以护理。选项D“Change your bandage and socks and keep the blistered area clean (更换绷带和袜子，保持起疱区域清洁)”指出怎么对水疱加以护理，承接上文内容，符合语境。故选D项。
74．上文“Walking sticks can be a traveler’s friend. (手杖可以成为旅行者的朋友。)”引出手杖这一帮助物品。选项E“They can help you keep balance on rough areas (它们可以帮助您在粗糙区域保持平衡)”进一步指出手杖能提供什么帮助，是上文的延续引申，符合语境。故选E项。
75．下文“it’s also helpful to pack a small basic first aid kit for your trip. (为你的旅行准备一个小的基本急救包也是很有帮助的。)”指出除了为文章提到的几种轻伤提前准备急救物品，还可以准备一个基本急救包。选项A“After seeing the above dangers and treatments (在看到上述危险和处理方法后)”则是总结上文描述的危险和处理方法，是对上文的总结，也能引出下文，符合语境。故选A项。
76．D
77．A
78．E
79．C
80．G

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文主要介绍的是作者从西班牙移居到英国的一些经历，来说明生活在不同的国家会产生的“文化冲击”现象。
76．根据空前“Living in a different country can be a culture shock for many people, so make sure you know about the food, customs and culture of the place you are planning on moving to.(生活在不同的国家对许多人来说可能是一种文化冲击，因此请确保您了解您计划搬到的地方的食物、习俗和文化。)”可知，生活在不同的国家会有不同的习俗和文化，而下文“Here is some of my experience of moving from Spain to the UK.(以下是我从西班牙搬到英国的一些经历。)”直接转到作者自己移居到英国的经历，所以此空应该是承接上文，D选项“Different places have different cultures and rules(不同的地方有不同的文化和规则)”符合题意，引出下文作者在其他国家的不同经历。故选D项。
77．根据下文中段落小标题多是祈使句可知，该空选择的答案应该是祈使句，故A项和B项吻合，再根据下文中的“The first thing that I did when I got out of the airport was to cross the road, but I looked the wrong way! In the UK the cars drive on the lefthand side of the road whereas in Spain they drive on the right. I almost got run over because I was still thinking I was in Spain. You have to be very careful when you move to another place.(我下机场后做的第一件事就是过马路，但我看错了方向！在英国，汽车在道路的左侧行驶，而在西班牙，汽车在右侧行驶。我差点被碾过，因为我还以为自己在西班牙。当你搬到另一个地方时，你必须非常小心)”可知，该段讲述的内容与路上安全的信息有关。A选项“Be careful on the road(路上要小心)”符合题意。故选A项。
78．根据该段的小标题Drink water(喝水)以及空后的“In the UK the filtering (过滤) of the water means that you can drink straight from the tap.(在英国，水的过滤意味着你可以直接从水龙头喝水。)”可知此段讲述的是与饮水信息相关，E选项“In Spain, most people buy large bottles of water to drink(在西班牙，大多数人购买大瓶装水喝)”与主题和下文吻合。故选E项。
79．根据本段小标题Time is different(时间不同)及空前“This means we might not actually get home until 5 or 6 o clock the following morning.(这意味着我们可能要到第二天早上5点或6点才能真正回家。)”可知，该段讲述的是与时间信息相关，C选项“In the UK that is already past the bedtime(在英国，已经过了就寝时间)”与主题和空前内容吻合。故选C项。
80．根据本段小标题Greet everyone with a kiss(用吻问候每个人)和空前“In the UK most men use a handshake to greet other men.(在英国，大多数男人用握手来问候其他男人。)”可知，该段讲述的是与问候信息相关，G选项“If they are good friends they may give each other a quick hug but that is about it(如果他们是好朋友，他们可能会给对方一个快速的拥抱，但仅此而已)”内容与主题和上文内容吻合。故选G项。
81．B
82．G
83．E
84．D
85．C

【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何让你的朋友振作起来的一些窍门。
81．空格处是本段主题句，根据空后的“If your friend is angry about a situation at work, help her see the positive side of things. Hear out her problem before reacting (回应). But try to help her asking questions such as, “What things can you do to make the situation better?” or “What’s been happening at work lately that’s been good?”(如果你的朋友对工作中的某件事很生气，帮助她看到事情积极的一面。在做出反应之前先听听她的问题。但试着帮助她问一些问题，比如，“你能做些什么来改善情况？”或者“最近工作上发生了什么好事？”)”可知，本段主要说明的是帮助朋友看到事情积极的一面，B选项“Help her to see the positive side(帮助她看到积极的一面)”概括了本段主要内容，可作为主题句。故选B。
82．根据第三段的主题句“Send her a card or postcard.(给她寄张卡片或明信片。)”与空前一句“Drop a note in the mail to her.(给她寄封信。)”判断，本段建议给朋友写封邮件或者寄张明信片，因此推断空格处要说她寄卡片相关的内容，G项“If you include one with a funny card, that’s better(如果你附上一张有趣的卡片，那就更好了)”，符合语境，承接上文，呼应主题。故选G。
83．根据该空后的“as they can help her build confidence and self-esteem(因为它们可以帮助她建立自信和自尊)”判断，空格处要说到一些帮助她建立自信和自尊的事情，E项“Don’t be afraid to tell your friend these things(不要害怕告诉你的朋友这些事)”提到要告诉朋友一些事情，其中的“these things”指代前面提到的有关“they are smart, strong, and beautiful”的事情，因此E选项承上启下，符合语境。故选E。
84．根据主题句Try out new things together.(一起尝试新事物)和空后的“If you want your friends to be happy, encourage them to try new things with you.(如果你想让你的朋友开心，鼓励他们和你一起尝试新事物。)”判断，本段建议和朋友一起尝试新事物，因此空格处应该提到新事物，D项“In turn, discover new things you love(反过来，发现你喜欢的新事物)”提到要发现新事物，其中的“new things”和空后的“new things”相一致，因此D选项符合语境。故选D。
85．根据空前的主题句“Bring her one of her favorite treats.(给她带一个她最喜欢的食物。)”与空后一句“Maybe she can’t live without an afternoon coffee, or maybe she has a special love for black forest cake.(也许她离不开下午的咖啡，也许她对黑森林蛋糕情有独钟。)”判断，本段建议给朋友带一些她最喜欢的美食，故C项“You know what your friend likes(你知道你朋友喜欢什么)”说到了你知道朋友喜欢什么，承上启下，呼应主题，因此下文朋友可能喜欢的食物。故选C。
86．F
87．A
88．G
89．D
90．E

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了如何在网上做演说。
86．根据第一段“It takes a lot of training and experience to become a public speaker. However, there are slight differences when it comes to presenting to a virtual audience.(成为一名演说家需要大量的训练和经验。然而，当涉及到向虚拟观众展示时，有轻微的差异。)”可知，在公共场合做演讲和给网上的虚拟观众做演讲不一样。根据空后“When presenting online, however, you are not always able to see your audience. (然而，当你在线展示时，你并不总是能够看到你的观众。)”可知，在线下做公共演说的时候能看到自己的观众。F项“Maintaining eye contact is one of the most important skills you need to master as a public speaker.(作为一个公共演讲者，保持目光接触是你需要掌握的最重要的技能之一。)”和下文构成转折，做公共演说要经常和观众保持眼神交流，但是线下演讲是看不到观众的。故选F项。
87．根据下文“This way, your eyes will appear to be looking directly at your viewers.(这样，你的眼睛看起来就像是在直视你的观众。)”可知，通过某种做法，演讲者能给在线的观众一种看着他们的感觉。A项“Instead, you are required to look directly into the camera.(相反，你被要求直接看着镜头)”符合语境，因为看着镜头就相当于看着观众，且与上文“When presenting online, however, you are not always able to see your audience.   (然而，当你在线展示时，你并不总是能够看到你的观众。) ”形成转折，即在线演讲时不是看着观众，而是看着镜头。故选A项。
88．根据上文“If it is a virtual event, you need to be precise and to the point. (如果这是一个虚拟的活动，你需要精确和切中要点。)”和下文“ So be sure not to bore them with too many irrelevant stories.(所以一定不要用太多不相干的故事让他们感到厌烦。)”可知，在线演讲要讲重点、一直吸引观众的注意力。G项“Ensure that your speech or presentation has a flow that the audience can follow without getting lost确。(保你的演讲或演示要连贯，听众可以跟上而不会迷失。)”承上启下，符合语境。故选G项。
89．根据上文“However, we all know how technology is, and the fact is that it might fail us. During such situations, you can talk through the disturbance as you work to get the problem fixed. (然而，我们都知道技术是怎样的，事实是它可能会让我们失望。在这种情况下，你可以一边说着问题，一边解决它。)”说明当出现技术问题时，我们可以一边处理问题，一边和观众聊着这个问题。D项“The audience might be more willing to wait for you as you work on your technical problem.(在您解决技术问题时，听众可能更愿意等待您)”与上文意义一致，符合语境，且与下文“unlike when you decide to just go quiet without letting them know why.(不像你决定不让他们知道原因就保持沉默。)”呼应。故选D项。
90．根据上文“Now more and more people continue following the new trend. This is all thanks to the convenience virtual events have brought to us. (现在越来越多的人继续追随这一新趋势。这一切都归功于虚拟活动给我们带来的便利。)”可知在线演讲带给我们很多便利。E项“Nevertheless, you will still need to stay ahead of the trends to boost your online presentation skills.(然而，你仍然需要保走在这些趋势的前面以提高你的在线演讲技能)”说明在线演讲者仍然需要不断学习来提高在线演讲的技能，与上文形成转折，也给到读者更全面的建议，符合语境。故选E项。
91．D
92．C
93．A
94．G
95．E

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了组团旅行的形式、目的、益处以及提供的独特体验。
91．根据上文“It’s special both in its form and the unique experience it offers.”（它的形式和提供的独特体验都很特别。）说明有不同的体验。以及下文“Going on holiday with a group of friends is all about having fun, creating memories and trying a new experience with a shared interest to travel.”（和一群朋友一起度假，都是为了玩得开心，创造回忆，尝试一种新的旅行体验，有共同的兴趣。）具体介绍开心的事情。故可推断空格处内容为这是一种很好的体验。结合选项D项Thus, it is certainly an experience to enjoy.（因此，这当然是一种享受的经历。）符合此推断，为上文的内容的递进，以及引起下文。故选D项。
92．根据上文“Going on holiday with a group of friends is all about having fun, creating memories and trying a new experience with a shared interest to travel.”（和一群朋友一起度假，都是为了玩得开心，创造回忆，尝试一种新的旅行体验，有共同的兴趣。）说明团体旅游的性质和优点。以及“It means being inside jokes, great stories and plenty of laughs.”（这意味着有内幕笑话，精彩的故事和大量的笑声。）为承接上文说明团体旅游意味着什么。结合选项C项It also helps you learn more about how to travel.（它还可以帮助你更多地了解如何旅行）为另外一项补充说明团体旅游意为着什么。其中该句的also也是承接上文的线索。故选C项。
93．根据下文“but the result will be satisfying.”（但结果会令人满意。）为转折，说明好的方面。故可推断空格处内容为不好的方面。结合选项A项Planning a group trip may be difficult.（计划一次团体旅行可能很困难）符合此推断，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
94．上文“Choose a popularly known destination or an unknown destination.”（选择一个众所周知的目的地或一个未知的目的地。）可知讲的是关于目的地。下文“You will experience new or familiar destinations with close friends.”（你会和亲密的朋友一起体验新的或熟悉的目的地。）同样讲的是关于目的地的话题。故可推断空格处内容为与此相关。结合选项G项This decision can actually set the foundation for the mood of the trip.（这个决定实际上可以为旅行的心情奠定基础。）符合此推断，起到上下文内容的承上启下作用。故选G项。
95．根据下文“the main idea is that as a group they will be able to link their trip to the memories created.”（主要的想法是，作为一个团体，他们将能够将他们的旅行与所创造的记忆联系起来。）讲的是关于创造的记忆的事情。结合选项E项Whether they will be positive or negative memories.（无论他们的记忆是积极的还是消极的）也是讲的关于记忆的话题，并且和下文构成一个主从复合句。上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
96．G
97．D
98．E
99．F
100．A

【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章就如何克服内疚感提出几点建议。
96．上文“Guilt can be a depressing feeling that prevents you from moving forward with your life.(内疚是一种让人沮丧的感觉，它会阻止你继续生活。)”说明内疚感的不良影响，空后说“However, this article will guide you through the process and help you move towards a positive future.(然而，这篇文章将指导你完成这个过程，帮助你走向一个积极的未来。)”指出有办法克服这些不良影响。因此空格处应说克服内疚是困难的，这样后文的建议才变得有必要，G选项“It may be difficult to understand how you can stop the negative feelings and deal with your past actions.(你可能很难理解如何才能停止消极情绪并处理你过去的行为。)”说明了很难克服内疚，选项中“the negative feelings”和上文中“a depressing feeling”相一致，上下文逻辑合理，因此G选项符合语境，故选G。
97．上文“Identifying the source of your guilt and why it makes you feel guilty can help you to determine if you are experiencing healthy or unhealthy guilt.(找出你的罪恶感的来源，以及为什么它会让你感到内疚，可以帮助你确定你的罪恶感是健康的还是不健康的。)”说明确定内疚感的来源以及原因，可以帮助确定是健康的还是不健康的内疚感，空格处应提到这两种内疚感，D选项“Either way, you will need to work through these feelings in order to overcome them.(不管是哪种，你都需要克服这些情绪。)”说明了无论是健康的还是不健康的内疚，你都需要克服，其中的“Either way”是指“healthy or unhealthy guilt”中的其中一种，them指上文中“healthy or unhealthy guilt”，因此D选项承接上文，符合语境，故选D。
98．上文“Write about your feelings.(写下你的感受。)”概括本段主旨：写下感受，空格处应说明写下感受的好处，E选项“Journaling about your guilt may help you to start to understand it and deal it.(记录你的内疚可以帮助你开始理解它并处理它。)”承接上文，具体地说明写下内疚的感受的益处，引出下文“Start by writing down the reason that you feel guilty.(从写下你感到内疚的原因开始。)”建议先写下内疚的原因。E选项中Journaling和上文中Write以及下文中writing语义相关，逻辑合理，因此E选项符合语境。故选E。
99．上文“Apologize if necessary. Once you have understood your feelings, you can determine if you need to apologize for your actions.(如果有必要，就要道歉。一旦你理解了自己的感受，你就可以确定是否需要为自己的行为道歉。)”建议在必要的情况下要道歉，空格处应对道歉进行具体的说明，F选项“Make sure that your apology is sincere and that you don’t make excuses for your actions.(确保你的道歉是真诚的，不要为自己的行为找借口。)”承接上文，对道歉的态度作进一步要求。选项中apology和上文中apologize语义一致，逻辑合理。故选F。
100．空格处是本段主题句，下文“Reaching out to others often helps the person who offers help as much as the person who receives it.(向他人伸出援手通常对提供帮助的人和接受帮助的人都有帮助。)”建议向他人伸出援手，A选项“Do a good deed.(做一件好事。)”可以概括本段主旨：做件好事来帮助别人，因此可作为本段主题句，故选A。